Nancy M. Eraca

Nancy M. Eraca

4.3
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Elmira, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Family

150 Lake St, Third Floor West, Elmira, NY

About Nancy

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

Have handled all types of matrimonial issues, pre-nuptial agreements, and anti-nuptial agreements

33 years | 150 cases

35%
Criminal Defense 30%

Criminal defense on all Penal Law and Vehicle and Traffic Offenses. Was a DWI Prosecutor for the first 4 years of my career. I was Chemung County Public Defender for 3 1/2 years handling all types of crimes including DWI, Drug Sales and Possessions, Grand Larceny, Sex Offenses, Assaults and Murder from arraignment to trial.

37 years | 1,500 cases

30%
Workers Compensation 25%

Handle the injured worker's case from first notice to settlement phase, including appeals.

33 years | 1,500 cases

25%
Family 10%

Custody, visitation, Article 10 abuse/neglect and child support.

33 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Nancy Eraca

150 Lake St, Third Floor West, Elmira, NY, 14901-3401

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Nancy M. Eraca's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Support

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2014 | Child Support

Review

Attorney Eraca talks a big game but her attention to detail and lack of follow through are questionable. Over $12,000 spent on a divorce. She promised the world in a case involving tremendous abuse but did little in terms of potential witnesses she could have had involved. She failed to include se...veral details in the final trial which resulted in significant problems with the final decree and how it impacted visitation for my children. She held a single mother hostage requiring post-dated checks for payment despite knowing that money wasn't available and said she was sure I'd get paid then when I didn't cashed the post-dated checks anyway. Bottom line is she promised the world up front and an ex-husband with multiple restraining orders and a history of criminal abuse retained joint custody as well as failing to get any temporary hearings or orders established or accomplished during the year the case went on with no child support being paid. Big mistake that has left me requiring further legal assistance just to escape the wrath of ex-husbands abuse to myself and children. Careless representation. I wouldn't go near her - she's too busy and her greed trumps her dedication to her clients.

Nancy Eraca

Replied last September 22, 2014

I am very sorry that this person left my office having had a negative experience. I strive to ensure during my tenure as a retained counsel (whether or not I am the first, second, third, fourth, or even the fifth attorney in the matter) to meet my client's expectations and goals using legally admissible evidence. Clearly, she was frustrated by her situation and I am sorry that she did not understand that my fees are based on my extensive experience and not a client's status as a single mother. I am also a single mother of three and while I understand her plight, I am not able to represent people without expectation of compensation for my time, efforts, and experience. I never promise "the world" to anyone as I do not have a crystal ball to predict the future. It is unfortunate that this person thought otherwise. Lastly, I provide zealous, aggressive, and competent representation to those people who retain me to represent them. My experience speaks for itself. My office is not a joke nor do we take our client's concerns, questions, or matters lightly!

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Nancy M. Eraca's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lee Koch

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I hired Nancy to appear for me on a matter in Chemung County when I was in a pinch. Her knowledge and contacts in the area are second to none. She has such unique insight into the area that she basically built the foundations of my own case. My client was impressed with her per diem representation, and it reflected well on me. When I appeared on the following court date, I met with Nancy at her office, and I was truly amazed by her passion and kindness. I can't wait for the opportunity to work with Nancy again. I highly recommend and endorse Nancy Eraca when you need a trustworthy attorney you can depend upon."

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Anna Czarples

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chad Hammond

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

N/A

Pro Bono Award, Chemung County Neighborhood Legal Services

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Corning Community College

2006 - 2009

Chief, Chemung County Public Defender

1995 - 2004

Public Defender, Chemung County Public Defender

1990 - 1994

Assistant District Attorney, Steuben County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2006 - Present

Chemung County Project for Bail

President of the Board

New York State Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - 2010

Chemung County Bar Association

President

Education

1989

Pace University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Oxford University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Agnes Scott College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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